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The Next Chapter

There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives.  Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.

The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper.  We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.  Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.

Voted among best suburbs in Denver

By CPC | April 1, 2025

Last month, the website stacker.com released a ranking of the 25 best suburbs in Denver. Castle Pines ranked fourth, behind only Holly Hills, Cherry Creek and Greenwood Village. Factors included…

Talking Turkey: The music of The Dirty Turkeys

By CPC | April 1, 2025

Three local boys graduated from Rock Canyon High School, went to CU Boulder and then started a band: The Dirty Turkeys. Guitarist Justin Hansen, his older brother and vocalist Brad…

A legacy of following dreams

By CPC | April 1, 2025

“Every king has his legacy,” begins the description of the book His Majesty’s Legacy, written by resident John Marchlowska, pen name J.J. March. If the words were changed to “Every…

Fruit smoothies bring furry friend

By CPC | April 1, 2025

Brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center   Having a pet at home is not new to the Wiley family: Michelle, Matthew, Victoria (10) Elizabeth (8) and Michael…

Easter and Passover services

By CPC | April 1, 2025

Canyons Community Church 4825 Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock Maundy Thursday*, April 17, 6 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. canyonscc.org   Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826 Park Street,…

Colorado living: Red Rocks and the Easter Sunrise Service

By CPC | April 1, 2025

Situated in the foothills west of Denver is the only acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world that was formed by nature: Red Rocks Amphitheatre. A destination must for travelers to…

Magpie Art Center in Sedalia opens in April

By CPC | April 1, 2025

At 4138 Rio Grande Avenue, just over the second set of train tracks in downtown Sedalia, sits a quaint property once owned and lived in by Rosemary Sandell, a well-known…

Let them read about cake

By CPC | April 1, 2025

“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” is falsely attributed to the queen during the French Revolution, Marie-Antoinette. The phrase has been widely used in popular culture for more than 200 years…

Dear Mrs. A – April 2025

By CPC | April 1, 2025
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Dear Mrs. A., I’m working on napkin etiquette with my kids and would love a primer from you, please advise. -Green Briar Gal   Dear Green Briar, Well sure! Knowing…

Beans galore in Douglas County

By CPC | April 1, 2025

  Our Douglas community thrived on Beans in the late 19th and early 20th Century. But not the kind you think… The Bean family lineage began with John Marean Bean…